Respiratory Therapist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our care team. The role focuses on comprehensive respiratory assessments, ventilator management, and delivering therapeutic oxygen and aerosol treatments.

You will respond to emergencies, interpret ABGs, and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes, while maintaining patient safety and engaging in continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based cardiopulmonary care practices.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate advanced respiratory technology.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and manage ventilators.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol therapies, and support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Assessment & critical thinking

Advanced respiratory tech

Patient safety & learning

Job description

Role:

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and manage ventilators
• Administer oxygen, aerosol therapies, and support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Respond to emergencies and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and manage ventilators
• Administer oxygen, aerosol therapies, and support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Respond to emergencies and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based cardiopulmonary care practices
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to operate advanced respiratory technology
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous learning